How to Talk So Kids Can Learn

How to Talk So Kids Can Learn by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish adapts their classic communication tools to schoolwork and learning. Through cartoons, scripts, and real parent–teacher stories, it shows adults how to listen to kids’ feelings about homework, tests, and school anxiety while still holding clear expectations. Techniques like “acknowledging feelings,” “problem-solving together,” and “inviting cooperation” help reduce power struggles and nagging. Parents and teachers appreciate that the book is practical and nonjudgmental, with examples you can try the same day. It’s a valuable, re-readable resource for creating a calmer, more motivating learning atmosphere at home.